Often get requests for content / blog posts and links but to wrap them up in a complimentary email asking for both is a first for us, see the most recent request below:
Dear Webmaster (Delicious-webdesign.com), I am a retired teacher currently working as content writer for my newly created non-profit site I just happened to visit your website and would like to compliment you for running a very well written and user friendly site. My goal to provide free information about How to Become a Web Developer drove me to publish this site with help from my programmer friend. The content written by me is unbiased solely keeping the reader in mind. I hope this site will not only help keep myself busy but also provide useful information to readers.
As your site is well established in this field I would request you to go through my site and send me your valuable inputs. If you find my site interesting I would also request you to add /mention my site on yours so that more visitors can visit my newly established site. This will help my new website immensely to reach more readers. Congratulation once again for running a great site. Your response will be greatly appreciated.